Alev Siesbye

Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye (1938) is a Danish-Turkish ceramist who has distinguished herself at Kähler, Royal Copenhagen, The Royal Porcelain Factory and as self-employed. Alev Siesby was born and bred in Turkey and graduated from the Istanbul Academy of Fine Arts. In the late 50s and early 60s, the concept of Danish design won a large extent in Turkish craftsmen circles. This inspired Alev Siesbye to move to Denmark in 1963 to learn more about Danish design. She brought an unused color scheme of bright blue tones and beautiful pastel colors, which in interaction with her simple shapes meant that she has put her mark on the tradition of Danish ceramics.